This Steam Jump Switch is a specialized thermal control component designed for the safety and automation of electric kettles. It acts as both a power switch and a temperature-sensitive safety device, ensuring your kettle automatically shuts off the moment the water reaches its boiling point.

Key Features:

• Steam-Sensing Technology: Specifically designed to trigger when steam passes over the internal bimetallic disc, providing a more accurate "boil-off" than standard immersion thermostats.

• Auto-Cut Safety: Features a "Self-Cut Off" mechanism that prevents the kettle from boiling dry, significantly reducing fire hazards and protecting the heating element.

• Heavy-Duty Rating: Rated for 16A, allowing it to safely handle the high power draw of modern rapid-boil kettles (up to 3000W-3500W).

• High-Temperature Build: Constructed from flame-retardant, high-grade plastic and heat-resistant metal components to withstand the extreme environment inside a kettle handle.

• Snap-Action Design: The "Steam Jump" refers to the quick, audible "click" of the bimetallic strip, which ensures a clean electrical break and prevents contact arcing.

  How It Works

  When you push the kettle button, the switch latches in the ON position. As the water boils, steam is channeled through a tube in the handle directly onto the switch. The heat causes a bimetallic disc inside to "snap" or jump, which physically unlatches the mechanism and cuts the power.

  Maintenance Tip: If your kettle is not turning off automatically or if the button won't stay down, this switch is the most common part that needs replacement. It is a universal fit for major brands like Prestige, Philips, Kent, and generic glass or stainless steel kettles.